| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |